Inside Texas Politics

In the August 10 episode, leading Texas Democrats explain why they’re risking arrest and their livelihoods. State Rep. Shelley Luther tells us why she thinks lawmakers who leave the state to stall legislative action should face even stiffer penalties. And U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley, a Republican from California’s 3rd District, spells out why he’s trying to ban mid-decade redistricting.

GUESTS

State Representative Rafael Anchia, D-District 103

State Representative Ann Johnson, D-District 134

State Representative Chris Turner, D-District 101

State Representative Gene Wu, D-District 137

State Representative Shelley Luther, R-District 62

U.S. Representative Kevin Kiley, R-California’s 3rd District

In the August 3 episode, the chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, State Rep. Gene Wu, says the new GOP congressional map calls for “extraordinary action.” State Rep. Salman Bhojani explains why he and other Democrats were looking for allies in New Mexico. And Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne tells us why she doesn’t think any district is safe and how Texans can soon find jobs.

GUESTS

State Representative Gene Wu, D-District 137

State Representative Salman Bhojani, D-District 92

U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne, R-24th District

In the July 27 episode, U.S. Representative Julie Johnson discusses whether she’ll even have a seat to run for next year. State Representative Chris Turner tells us why he thinks Republicans have yet to release the new political map. And Congressman Nathaniel Moran on how he’s trying to improve weather radar coverage in certain areas.

GUESTS

U.S. Representative Julie Johnson, D-32nd District

State Representative Chris Turner, D-District 101

U.S. Representative Nathaniel Moran, R-1st District

On this episode, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt lays out one idea to keep Texans safe during flash floods, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher takes questions on Democratic options in the upcoming redistricting, and state Sen. Nathan Johnson on his campaign for Texas Attorney General.

In the July 13 episode, State Rep. Mihaela Plesa explains why she’s concerned about the expanded special session. Renowned Texas meteorologist Troy Kimmel has a candid conversation about forecasters’ role leading up to the deadly Texas flooding. And Congressman Keith Self on why he voted for the tax and spending bill despite criticizing it up until the very end.

Guests

State Rep. Mihaela Plesa, D-District 70

Troy Kimmel, Texas Meteorologist

U.S. Rep. Keith Self, R-3rd District

In the June 29 episode, state Rep. Gene Wu questions why Texas would treat marijuana different than any other controlled substance. U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales explains how a south Texas facility producing sterile flies will help protect Texas livestock. And Fort Bend County Judge KP George tells us why he thinks he has a path to victory after his controversial switch from Democrat to Republican.

Guests

State Rep. Gene Wu, D-District 137

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-23rd District

KP George, R- Fort Bend County Judge

In the July 6 episode, Attorney Aaron Reitz explains why he’s running for Attorney General. Former state Senator Don Huffines tells us why he wants to be Texas Comptroller. And former Houston Mayor Annise Parker on why she wants to return to office after nearly a decade.

Guests

Aaron Reitz, (R) Candidate for Attorney General

Don Huffines, (R) Candidate for Texas Comptroller

Annise Parker, (D) Candidate for Harris County Judge

In the June 22 episode, Kelly Hancock explains the political calculation behind leaving the Texas Senate for the Comptroller’s office. State Rep. Mitch Little, R-District 65, tells us why he supports a major redistricting effort and whether he’s running for Attorney General. And Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, R-24th District, on where she stands on Iran and how she’s helping Texans find jobs.

On the June 15 episode, former Congressman Colin Allred, a Dallas Democrat, tells ITP that he is close to making a decision on whether to run for U.S. Senate (10:54). But what would be different about a 2026 campaign than the one he ran last year against Ted Cruz? Plus, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick defends the legislature's THC ban as Gov. Abbott faces political pressure to veto it this week. Patrick also reveals two more issues he wants lawmakers to tackle - to make Texas more affordable (2:09). And colleagues called her relentless in the legislature. State Rep. Aicha Davis - a freshman and a Democrat - got 15 bills passed – 11 going to the governor (14:24).

Guests

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick / R-Texas

Former U.S. Congressman Colin Allred / D-Dallas

State Rep. Aicha Davis / D-DeSoto

In the June 8 episode, Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans discusses the controversial redistricting map adopted by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, tells us whether he thinks Governor Greg Abbott will sign the THC ban and what bill he wished had a better fate during the session. And Congressman Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth, reveals if he’s surprised that the relationship between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk deteriorated so fast, and so publicly.

Guests

Mayor Michael Evans, Mansfield

State Senator Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston

U.S. Representative Craig Goldman, R-Fort Worth